VT50 2018

Our Next Generation-Kids Fun Day at Vermont 50

Saturday, September 29

REGISTRATIONis OPEN and required.
All Mountain Bike riders should pre-register.
Chip timing will be used.
Race course is 5K and 1-4 laps depending on age/ability Boys and Girls will start together, but be scored in separate categories.
Grade 5-6 1 lap
Grade 7-8 2 lap
Grade 9-10 2 lap
Junior Varsity (grades 11-12 or younger ages racing up a category) 3 lap
Varsity (grades 11-12 or younger ages racing up a category) 4 lap
Race is open to individuals for sure! Teams are encouraged for teamwork and support, and fielding a team of 5 or more makes teams eligible for the team standings.
Medals are awarded to top 5 in each category.
There will also be a raffle for some cool swag.Online Registration Deadline: Friday, Sep 28, 2018 at 5:00 PM ET

(You CAN sign up in person at the Big Tent noon-1 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 29. But you CAN avoid the lines and sign up online!)

These FREE fun races gives the kids a chance to feel like they’re part of the Vermont 50 and are held during Vermont 50 race check-in and bib pick up Saturday noon-1 p.m.
Our Kids races are generously sponsored byStrafford Organic Creamery Riverview Farm

Race Registration Opens May 25 7 p.m. EDST

Fundraise for Vermont Adaptive and Get Registered Early

If you want a hassle free way to register for the race, commit to raise a minimum of $500 for Vermont Adaptive before Sept. 12, and you can avoid the race registration rush on May 25th! You will be entered into the race by the Race Director. You must contact the Race Director, Mike before May 25 at 7 p.m. if you’d like to choose this option.

Loyalty Priority Registration

In addition, if you have raced with us 6 out of the last 10 Vermont 50s, you are eligible for our Loyalty Priority Registration. As a way of thanking you for your commitment to our race, and for supporting Vermont Adaptive, you will be invited to register for the Vermont 50 before registration opens on May 25. You will receive an email with instructions on how to get registered. So check your inbox in a couple of weeks for an email from RunSignUp.

How much preparation?

Whether your goal is to run sub 3 hours or ‘just’ to finish, ideally you need to give yourself at least 18 weeks prior to the event…

And that assumes you have a solid running base to start with – currently averaging 20 plus miles per week.

But even for experienced marathon runners, allowing enough time and putting in the miles isn’t enough. Unless you follow some key principles of training there’s a good chance you’ll hit that wall – or at the very least log a time that doesn’t inspire you.